Math puzzles often look simple at first glance.
They show up on social media all the time.
Many people quickly answer without double-checking their work.
This image shows a famous math challenge that tricks almost everyone.
The handwritten note says, “Bet You’ll Get This Wrong!”
It also gives a helpful hint: “Answer is NOT 24!”
Let’s look closely at the equation in the picture.
The problem written down is: 8 + 8 ÷ 8 + 8 × 0.
Why do so many people think the answer is 0 or 24?
People who get 0
